Jeff Brown, UpLift Solutions, and Leadership
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Jeff Brown is a persuasive and dynamic leader with over 20 years of grocery and business experience. He is well-established and experienced in the for-profit supermarket sphere and has quickly gained respect and recognition for his ambition, strategy and leadership in the nonprofit arena. Brown is an entrepreneur, creative thinker and innovative problem-solver.
As President and CEO of Brown’s Super Stores, Jeff Brown has opened and oversees operations in ten ShopRite stores throughout the Philadelphia area, many of which are situated in what were previously considered "food desert" areas, characterized by a lack of accessible, affordable, fresh and healthy food. Brown saw the potential for a public/private partnership in these locations, where, as he describes, "society was paying a lot for the neglected and poor, but could invest some money up-front and end up paying less overall." Brown sought to overcome the financial challenge of operating stores in these areas and to work closely with community members to create stores that would be appealing and respond to community preferences. As he explains, "I wanted to work with the community in a way that made it clear that we're all partners and on the same page."
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